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(Unit 5) Topic 1: Environments that Nurture Children

1 Clock Hour of Early Childhood Education

Unit 5 Topic 1 Agenda:

​Topic 1 Page 1

1. Unit 5: Topic 1: Environments that Nurture Children * Agenda
2. ​​Planning the Early Childhood Environment
3. Healthy and Safe Environment
4. The Basics of the Room
5. Parent Communication Center
6. Dividing the Classroom
7. Age Appropriate Environment
8. Preschool Classroom
9. Looking at Safe, Appropriate Environments ​
10. Technology in the Classroom 
11. Summary: A Child Centered Environment
12. End of Topic 1 Assessment Quiz
13. Professional Portfolio: Resource CS I b Room Environment

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• Unit 5 Synopsis and Checklist

Unit 5 Topic 1 Course Description:
A well-arranged early childhood environment can help you meet young children’s needs during play and routines. This topic highlights the importance of the environment and provides an overview of what to consider when creating and maintaining developmentally appropriate learning environments.​

1 Clock Hour
CDA Settings:

• Infant/Toddler
• Preschool
• Family Child Care (Mixed-Age)

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the importance of the classroom environment on the learning process.
• Explain ways that environments inspire children’s learning and keeps them engaged.
• Identify the components of a good early learning environment.
  

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​This topic has been collaboratively created, organized, and developed by our team of trainers, educators, administrators and specialists. We strive to maintain high quality online training methods while adhering to DEL standards for adult learning and meeting the needs of our students.
For more trainer information please visit the links below.​​

• Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed, Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology
• Claudette Lindquist, HD M.A, Part-time STARS Trainer
• Genie Skinner, Director of Online Program Administration ​​

TRAINING REFERENCES

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